Naivasha has increasingly become
a favorite spot for holiday seekers both local and foreign. It is among the
most sought after holiday destinations in Kenya.
Hell’s Gate National Park
Attractions
Hell’s Gate
attractions include rock towers, flat plains and eroded gulley, hot springs.
Hobley and Olkaria volcanoes are also located in the park. Plain games that are
found there include buffalos, hartebeest, giraffe, zebras, eland, gazelles and
some rare leopards, cheetah, lion etc.
The park offers
camping facilities such as Oldubai campsite, Nairburta campsite as well as
Endchata campsite.
Location of Hell’s Gate Park
Hell’s Gate is
located 5km south of Lake Naivasha, it is approximately 90km northwest Nairobi.
Mt Longonot National Park
Attractions
Mt Longonot National
Park attractions include: Volcano and crater forest, a view of Lake Naivasha,
Mount Suswa, Mt. Eburru and the Great Rift Valley. There is wildlife too such
as zebras, gazelle, antelopes, leopards, eland, buffalo, lion, and bushbucks
among others.
The Park also
has camping facilities that include: Olongoonot campsite, Osutua Cottage and
campsite etc.
There are
various activities that can be undertaken at the Park including hiking on the
mountain, bird watching, biking, wildlife watching etc.
Location
Mt Longonot
National Park is located 90km from Nairobi enroute to Naivasha and close to
Hell’s Gate National Park.
When to Visit Mt. Longonot National Park
Throughout the
year.
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
is a fresh water lake surrounded by flower farms and rich with bird life.
Attractions
Lake Naivasha
is home to a variety of wildlife with a sizeable population of hippos. There
are two smaller lakes near the lake which are Lake Sonachi (a green crater
lake) and Lake Oloiden.
Location
Lake Naivasha
lies in the Great Rift Valley northwest of Nairobi.
Lake Elementaita
Lake Elementaita is a paradise for bird watchers.
Attractions
Attractions at Lake Elementaita include flamingos, great
crested birds, great white pelicans etc.
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